Job Title: Senior Financial Planning Solutions Specialist
Job Description:
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a Senior Financial Planning Solutions Specialist in our team. As a key member, you will be responsible for designing and implementing financial planning solutions using IBM Planning Analytics to achieve project success.
Responsibilities include:
* Analysis and evaluation of business requirements through a structured methodical approach
* Define the solution scope, time, cost, and risk by translating business requirements into a set of functional and non-functional deliverables.
* Estimate and plan project deliverables and success criteria.
* Identify project Risks and Assumptions.
* Communicate with stakeholders, business, and technical project teams to ensure the roles and responsibilities for the solution deliver are understood.
* Implementation of financial planning solutions in IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 as designed in the solution scope definition.
* Identify all potential Change Requests and work with designated Principal Consultant/Project Manager on these variations.
* Participate in Post Implementation Review and assume ownership of any actions.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Greater than 5 years' experience in delivering financial planning applications (IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 highly valued).
* Minimum education level of Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject – Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, Finance & Accounting.
* Proven project experience delivering financial planning solutions covering most phases of the project lifecycle including scoping, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment while using project management methodologies.
* In-depth knowledge and senior-level expertise in IBM Planning Analytics/TM1 including cube design, turbo integrator processes & rule engine; IBM Cognos TM1 Certified Developer an added advantage.
* A genuine talent for grasping complex business problems and engineering effective solutions.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly Regarded:
* Background in finance and understanding of financial processes such as budgeting & forecasting or supply chain roles desirable.
* Well-developed skills/ability researching, designing, and implementing customer solutions and programs.
* Strong relationship management.
* Ability to identify opportunities and taking action to help achieve business goals.
* Ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
* Team player with a professional, pro-active approach.
* Citizenship highly regarded but not essential.
Note: The ideal candidate should have a strong background in finance and a proven track record in delivering financial planning solutions. If you are passionate about financial planning and possess excellent communication skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.